2 dogs die after locked in car in 78 degree weather, DeLand Police say

A DeLand man was arrested on felony animal torture charges after his two dogs died of heat stroke inside a locked car at a Volusia County Walmart on April 6.

Tussock caterpillars: Woman hospitalized after contact with fuzzy Central Florida bug

A local woman is sounding the alarm on how dangerous the fuzzy tussock Caterpillars really are. She was hospitalized after coming into contact with one and says the pain is excruciating.

Attorneys seek delays in Kissimmee triple-murder case amid issues over witnesses

Attorneys in a Central Florida triple-murder case are seeking delays as they work through challenges tied to overseas witnesses and pending legal decisions.

Iran war latest: 2nd US military aircraft downed in war with Iran

The war with Iran continues into its sixth week, likely to extend for at least two more weeks with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major focal point to a ceasefire.

Tiger Woods denied a urine test after rollover crash: What does this mean under Florida law?

Professional golfer Tiger Woods denied a urine test following a DUI arrest last month in South Florida. Under Florida law, the refusal is classified as a second-degree misdemeanor.

Disney: Red river hog piglets born at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Three red river hog piglets born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge will soon make their public debut at the resort's savanna.

NASA: Artemis II completes translunar injection burn on way to the moon

We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.

Young Florida mom killed in suspected DUI crash; Family seeks answers

A 22-year-old mother of two was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 that investigators say was caused by an impaired driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Jury convicts man in 2022 DUI crash that killed Florida woman

A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,

School bus clipped by train in Bushnell; no injuries reported

A school bus was hit by a train Thursday afternoon in Bushnell, though no injuries were reported among students or staff, authorities said.

Ohio band's instruments stolen near I-Drive hotel before Disney World performance

An Ohio high school band’s dreams were nearly dashed when they found their instruments stolen before a performance at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.